KST to HKT Time Converter
Compare KST and HKT instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Seoul and Hong Kong.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| KST (Seoul) | HKT (Hong Kong) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Neither Seoul nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time — the offset between KST and HKT is fixed year-round.
Working-hours overlap
10 AM–5 PM KST (9 AM–4 PM HKT) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between KST and HKT?+
HKT (UTC+08:00) is currently 1 hours behind KST (UTC+09:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does KST or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
Neither Seoul nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time, so the offset stays fixed all year. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Seoul and Hong Kong?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Seoul and Hong Kong overlap from 10 AM to 5 PM KST (9 AM–4 PM HKT). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert KST to HKT?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the KST row to see the matching HKT time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.